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• 120V1 standard
  120-volt branch-circuit electrical power.
• 208V2 standards
  208-volt electrical power distribution.
• 480V1 standard
  480-volt electrical power distribution.
• AC Power6 standards
  Alternating-current power systems.
• ADA12 standards
  Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.
• ASHRAE 62.11 standard
  ASHRAE 62.1, the Standard for Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.
• ASHRAE 90.14 standards
  ASHRAE 90.1, the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential.
• Above Grade8 standards
  Located above ground level.
• Acceptance Testing6 standards
  Testing to confirm readiness for owner acceptance.
• Access Control2 standards
  Systems that control entry through credentials and electronic locks.
• Acoustic Treatment5 standards
  Materials and assemblies that control sound transmission and reverberation.
• Actuators3 standards
  Devices that drive valves, dampers, and mechanical motion under control signals.
• Air Barriers2 standards
  Assemblies that control air leakage through the building envelope.
• Air Handling Units2 standards
  Units that condition and move air through ductwork to served spaces.
• Anchorage5 standards
  Anchors and embeds that secure components to the structure.
• Arc Flash4 standards
  Assessment and mitigation of arc-flash hazards on energized electrical equipment.
• Architectural13 standards
  Building envelope, finishes, and spatial design forming the architectural scope of a construction project.
• Asphalt3 standards
  Asphalt pavement materials and construction.
• Automation4 standards
  Integration of building systems into coordinated, automated operation.
• Backflow Prevention2 standards
  Assemblies that prevent contaminated water from reversing into the potable supply.
• Balancing1 standard
  Adjustment of air and water flows to design quantities.
• Battery Energy Storage1 standard
  Battery systems that store electrical energy for backup, peak shaving, or grid services.
• Beams1 standard
  Horizontal structural members that carry bending loads.
• Below Grade6 standards
  Located below ground level.
• Boilers2 standards
  Vessels that generate hot water or steam for heating and process loads.
• Building Automation3 standards
  Centralized control and monitoring of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Card Readers1 standard
  Devices that read credentials to grant access.
• Cast-in-Place Concrete4 standards
  Concrete formed and cured in its final position on site.
• Ceilings4 standards
  Ceiling systems and finishes.
• Chillers1 standard
  Machines that produce chilled water for cooling via vapor-compression or absorption.
• Circuit Breakers4 standards
  Automatic switching devices that interrupt fault and overload currents.
• Civil6 standards
  Site development, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure outside the building footprint.
• Cladding4 standards
  Exterior wall covering and rainscreen systems.
• Clean Agent Suppression1 standard
  Gaseous fire suppression that protects sensitive equipment without water.
• Cleanroom1 standard
  Controlled-contamination environments for sensitive manufacturing or research.
• Columns1 standard
  Vertical structural members that carry axial loads.
• Commissioning3 standards
  Verification that building systems perform per the design intent.
• Concrete11 standards
  Concrete materials and structural concrete systems.
• Condensate Systems1 standard
  Systems that collect and return condensate from steam or cooling equipment.
• Conduit1 standard
  Raceways that enclose and protect electrical conductors.
• Connections3 standards
  Joints that transfer forces between structural members.
• Controls10 standards
  Automated control systems that regulate building mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Cooling Towers3 standards
  Evaporative units that reject condenser heat from cooling systems to the atmosphere.
• Copper Cabling1 standard
  Twisted-pair and coaxial copper communications cabling.
• Critical Power2 standards
  Highly reliable power supplied to mission-critical loads.
• Curtain Wall3 standards
  Non-load-bearing exterior wall systems hung from the building structure.
• DALI1 standard
  Digital addressable lighting interface protocol for lighting control.
• DC Power1 standard
  Direct-current power systems.
• DDC1 standard
  Direct digital control of HVAC and building equipment.
• DOAS2 standards
  Dedicated outdoor air systems that condition ventilation air separately from space loads.
• Data Center1 standard
  Facilities that house computing and network infrastructure.
• Daylighting2 standards
  Use of natural light to reduce reliance on electric lighting.
• Dehumidification1 standard
  Equipment that removes moisture from conditioned air.
• Disconnects1 standard
  Switches that isolate electrical equipment from its power source for safe servicing.
• Domestic Water4 standards
  Potable cold and hot water supply and distribution within a building.
• Doors5 standards
  Door leaves, frames, and openings.
• Dry Pipe Sprinklers1 standard
  Sprinkler systems that hold air in the piping until a head opens, suited to freezing areas.
• Ductwork2 standards
  Sheet-metal or fabric channels that distribute conditioned air.
• Earthwork2 standards
  Excavation, fill, and grading of site soils.
• Education1 standard
  Educational facilities and campuses.
• Egress5 standards
  Means of exit and paths of travel out of a building.
• Electrical18 standards
  Power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical systems serving a building or site.
• Electronic Locks1 standard
  Electrically controlled door locking devices.
• Emergency Communication Systems1 standard
  Systems that broadcast emergency voice instructions to building occupants.
• Emergency Lighting2 standards
  Battery- or generator-backed lighting that illuminates egress paths during power loss.
• Emergency Power3 standards
  Code-required power supplied to life-safety loads during a utility outage.
• Emergency Showers1 standard
  Emergency eyewash and drench showers serving hazardous-material areas.
• Energy Efficiency2 standards
  Measures that reduce building energy consumption.
• Energy Recovery Ventilators1 standard
  Devices that recover energy from exhaust air to precondition incoming ventilation.
• Erosion Control1 standard
  Measures that prevent soil erosion and sediment runoff during construction.
• Excavation2 standards
  Removal of soil and rock for foundations and utilities.
• Fan Coil Units2 standards
  Terminal units with a coil and fan that provide local heating or cooling.
• Fans1 standard
  Devices that move air through ventilation and process systems.
• Fiber Optic1 standard
  Optical-fiber cabling for high-bandwidth communications.
• Filtration2 standards
  Air and fluid filtration that removes particulates and contaminants.
• Fire Alarm2 standards
  Detection, notification, and signaling systems for fire events.
• Fire Barriers3 standards
  Rated assemblies that resist the spread of fire between building areas.
• Fire Dampers2 standards
  Devices that close ductwork to block fire spread through rated barriers.
• Fire Doors1 standard
  Rated door assemblies that resist the spread of fire and smoke.
• Fire Extinguishers1 standard
  Portable fire-fighting devices and their cabinets.
• Fire Protection10 standards
  Suppression and detection systems that protect a building and its occupants from fire.
• Fire Pumps1 standard
  Pumps that boost water pressure for fire suppression systems.
• Firestopping2 standards
  Sealing of penetrations to maintain fire-resistance ratings of assemblies.
• Floor Drains1 standard
  Floor-set drains that collect water and route it to the drainage system.
• Flooring9 standards
  Floor covering materials and systems.
• Food Processing1 standard
  Food production and processing facilities.
• Foundations3 standards
  Footings, piers, and systems that transfer building loads to the ground.
• Framing7 standards
  Assembled structural members forming the skeleton of a building.
• Functional Testing2 standards
  Testing of control sequences and operating functions.
• Generators3 standards
  Engine- or turbine-driven sets that produce standby or emergency electrical power.
• Glazing3 standards
  Glass and glazing assemblies.
• Grading1 standard
  Shaping of site surfaces to control drainage and prepare for construction.
• Grease Interceptors1 standard
  Devices that separate grease from kitchen wastewater before the sewer.
• Grounding5 standards
  Bonding and earthing systems providing safety and a fault-current return path.
• HVAC20 standards
  Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and equipment that condition indoor environments.
• Hardware5 standards
  Door hardware including hinges, locks, closers, and exit devices.
• Harmonics Mitigation1 standard
  Filters and devices that reduce harmonic distortion on electrical systems.
• Hazardous Location2 standards
  Rated for areas containing flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts.
• Healthcare1 standard
  Hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.
• Heat Exchangers1 standard
  Devices that transfer heat between fluid streams without mixing them.
• Heat Pumps3 standards
  Reversible refrigerant systems that provide both heating and cooling.
• Hot Water4 standards
  Generation and distribution of domestic hot water.
• Hydronics4 standards
  Water-based heating and cooling distribution systems.
• IBC4 standards
  International Building Code governing building design and construction.
• IECC2 standards
  International Energy Conservation Code governing building energy efficiency.
• IPC2 standards
  International Plumbing Code governing plumbing systems.
• Indoor4 standards
  Rated for installation in indoor environments.
• Indoor Air Quality3 standards
  Provisions that maintain healthy indoor air.
• Industrial15 standards
  Industrial and process facilities.
• Instrumentation8 standards
  Sensors, meters, and measurement devices that feed monitoring and control systems.
• Insulation9 standards
  Thermal and acoustic insulation for piping, ductwork, and equipment.
• Irrigation1 standard
  Systems that supply water to landscape planting.
• Joists2 standards
  Closely spaced members that support floor and roof decks.
• Junction Boxes1 standard
  Enclosures that house electrical conductor splices and connections.
• K-121 standard
  Primary and secondary school facilities.
• Kitchen Exhaust1 standard
  Grease-rated exhaust systems serving commercial cooking operations.
• Kitchen Hood Suppression1 standard
  Wet-chemical fire suppression for commercial cooking hoods.
• Laboratory1 standard
  Research and testing laboratory facilities.
• Landscape1 standard
  Planting, hardscape, and site landscape elements.
• Life Safety1 standard
  Systems and provisions that protect occupants during emergencies, including egress, alarms, and smoke control.
• Lighting3 standards
  Luminaires and lighting systems for interior and exterior spaces.
• Lighting Controls2 standards
  Switches, sensors, and systems that regulate lighting operation and energy use.
• Lightning Protection1 standard
  Air terminals, conductors, and grounding that safely divert lightning strikes.
• Low Voltage14 standards
  Electrical systems operating at low voltage, typically below 600 to 1000 volts.
• Masonry3 standards
  Brick, block, and stone load-bearing and veneer assemblies.
• Mass Notification1 standard
  Systems that alert occupants to emergencies across a facility or campus.
• Mechanical1 standard
  Heating, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical plant systems within a building.
• Medium Voltage6 standards
  Electrical systems operating at medium voltage, roughly 1 kV to 35 kV.
• Metering1 standard
  Devices that measure electrical energy consumption and demand.
• Millwork2 standards
  Custom finish carpentry and casework.
• Mission Critical1 standard
  Facilities requiring continuous, fault-tolerant operation.
• Modbus1 standard
  Serial and IP communication protocol common in industrial and building controls.
• Motor Control Centers3 standards
  Modular assemblies grouping motor starters, drives, and controls in a single lineup.
• Motor Controls2 standards
  Devices that start, stop, protect, and regulate electric motors.
• Motor Starters1 standard
  Switching and overload devices that energize and protect electric motors.
• Multi-Family Residential4 standards
  Apartment and other multi-unit residential buildings.
• NEC6 standards
  National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) governing electrical installations.
• NFPA 1103 standards
  NFPA 110, the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems.
• NFPA 131 standard
  NFPA 13, the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
• NFPA 70E1 standard
  NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• NFPA 722 standards
  NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Natural Gas2 standards
  Piped natural gas supply and distribution.
• Network Switches2 standards
  Devices that connect and direct traffic on data networks.
• Outdoor6 standards
  Rated for installation exposed to outdoor conditions.
• PLC2 standards
  Programmable logic controllers that automate equipment and processes.
• Pad Mounted2 standards
  Equipment installed on a ground-level concrete pad.
• Panelboards3 standards
  Wall-mounted enclosures housing branch-circuit breakers for local power distribution.
• Parking Structure2 standards
  Multi-level parking garage structures.
• Partitions3 standards
  Interior non-load-bearing walls that divide spaces.
• Paving2 standards
  Roadway, parking, and walkway pavement surfaces.
• Piping6 standards
  Pipe systems that convey water, steam, gas, and other fluids.
• Plumbing9 standards
  Domestic water, sanitary drainage, and gas piping systems within a building.
• Post-Tensioning1 standard
  Tendons stressed after curing to strengthen concrete members.
• Power Distribution6 standards
  Systems that deliver electrical power from the service entrance to building loads.
• Power Generation1 standard
  Electrical power generation facilities.
• Pre-Action Sprinklers1 standard
  Sprinkler systems that require a detection event before water enters the piping.
• Precast Concrete1 standard
  Factory-cast concrete elements erected on site.
• Propane1 standard
  Stored and piped liquefied petroleum (LP) gas supply.
• Pumps2 standards
  Devices that circulate water and other fluids through piping systems.
• Refrigerant2 standards
  Refrigerant piping and charge for cooling and heat-pump systems.
• Refrigeration1 standard
  Process and commercial refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Reinforcement3 standards
  Steel bars and mesh that strengthen concrete.
• Restaurant1 standard
  Food-service and dining facilities.
• Roof Drains1 standard
  Roof-set drains that collect rainwater into the storm drainage system.
• Roof Mounted1 standard
  Equipment installed on a roof.
• Roofing3 standards
  Roof covering systems and assemblies.
• SCADA3 standards
  Supervisory control and data acquisition systems for distributed equipment.
• Sanitary Drainage3 standards
  Waste and vent piping that carries sewage away from plumbing fixtures.
• Sealants3 standards
  Joint sealants that weatherproof gaps in the building envelope.
• Security3 standards
  Access control, video surveillance, and intrusion systems protecting people and property.
• Seismic Bracing3 standards
  Bracing and restraints that resist earthquake forces.
• Sensors2 standards
  Devices that measure physical conditions for monitoring and control.
• Sequence of Operations3 standards
  Documented control logic governing how building systems operate equipment.
• Signage1 standard
  Wayfinding, identification, and code-required signage.
• Single Phase1 standard
  Single-phase alternating-current power.
• Site Lighting1 standard
  Exterior lighting for roadways, parking, and pedestrian areas.
• Site Utilities2 standards
  Underground water, sewer, gas, and electrical services serving a site.
• Skylights1 standard
  Glazed roof openings that admit daylight.
• Slabs2 standards
  Concrete floor and roof slab systems.
• Smoke Dampers2 standards
  Devices that close ductwork to block smoke movement.
• Sports & Recreation1 standard
  Athletic, fitness, and recreational facilities.
• Sprinklers3 standards
  Automatic water-based fire suppression systems.
• Standby Power3 standards
  Backup power supplied to selected loads during a utility outage.
• Standpipes1 standard
  Piped water systems that supply fire hose connections within a building.
• Startup1 standard
  Initial energization and bring-up of equipment.
• Steam Systems1 standard
  Steam generation and distribution systems for heating and process use.
• Steel10 standards
  Structural steel materials and framing.
• Storefront2 standards
  Framed glazed assemblies at ground-level entrances and facades.
• Storm Drainage4 standards
  Piping that conveys rainwater and runoff away from a building.
• Stormwater Management1 standard
  Systems that detain, treat, and convey site stormwater runoff.
• Structural11 standards
  Load-bearing framing, foundations, and structural systems that support a building.
• Substations2 standards
  Assemblies that transform and switch electrical power between utility and building systems.
• Sump Pumps1 standard
  Pumps that remove accumulated water from sumps and pits.
• Surge Protection1 standard
  Devices that limit transient overvoltages on power and signal circuits.
• Switchboards2 standards
  Floor- or wall-mounted assemblies that distribute electrical power to feeders and branch circuits.
• Switchgear8 standards
  Metal-enclosed assemblies for switching, protecting, and metering electrical power circuits.
• Telecommunications2 standards
  Voice, data, and low-voltage communications infrastructure within a building.
• Testing1 standard
  Field and factory testing of equipment and systems.
• Three Phase2 standards
  Three-phase alternating-current power.
• Toilet Accessories1 standard
  Dispensers, grab bars, and fittings serving restrooms.
• Transformers2 standards
  Devices that step voltage up or down between electrical distribution levels.
• Underground2 standards
  Installed below grade in duct banks or by direct burial.
• VAV Boxes1 standard
  Terminal devices that vary supply airflow to maintain zone conditions.
• Vapor Barriers3 standards
  Membranes that control moisture-vapor migration through building assemblies.
• Variable Frequency Drives1 standard
  Drives that control motor speed by adjusting supply frequency and voltage.
• Vibration Isolation1 standard
  Mounts and devices that isolate equipment vibration from the building structure.
• Wall Finishes4 standards
  Interior wall surface finishes.
• Warehouse1 standard
  Storage and warehouse facilities.
• Wastewater Treatment7 standards
  Wastewater treatment plant facilities.
• Water Conservation2 standards
  Measures that reduce building water consumption.
• Water Heaters1 standard
  Equipment that heats domestic water for building use.
• Water Treatment8 standards
  Systems that condition water for potability, equipment protection, or process needs.
• Waterproofing4 standards
  Membranes and systems that prevent water intrusion into a building.
• Wet Pipe Sprinklers1 standard
  Sprinkler systems with water constantly charged in the piping.
• Wind Load Resistance3 standards
  Design and components that resist wind forces on a structure.
• Windows2 standards
  Window units and glazed openings.
• Wireways1 standard
  Enclosed troughs that route and protect conductors between electrical enclosures.
• Wiring Devices1 standard
  Receptacles, switches, and other point-of-use electrical devices.
• Wood2 standards
  Structural and architectural wood and timber.

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